Rocket Lab Corporation
Mechanical Engineer I
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $82.4k–$113k
- Entry level
- On-site · Long Beach, CA
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
Rocket Lab is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join their Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA, supporting the design and development of cutting-edge satellite systems for various customers. This role involves both design work and hands-on experience with flight hardware, contributing to missions ranging from science to interplanetary exploration. The successful candidate will be responsible for component design, analysis, and driving technical development throughout the product lifecycle.
What you'll do
- Support proposal development and mission concepts.
- Design and develop lightweight satellite systems and mechanisms.
- Perform hand calculations and FEA for design decisions.
- Own component designs from concept to production and testing.
- Create and maintain product definition documentation.
- Manage development schedules, vendors, and project budgets.
What they're looking for
- CAD modeling
- FEA analysis
- Mechanism design
- Spacecraft systems
- Requirements assessment
- Thermal analysis
Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Onsite fitness centers/discounted gym memberships
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Rocket Lab Corporation
Rocket Lab builds spacecraft and satellites that it launches on its own rockets, developing the avionics, flight software, and ground systems needed to operate these vehicles in orbit. The company is hiring software engineers, test automation specialists, and spacecraft operations engineers to develop embedded flight software, design testing systems, and manage satellite fleet health across commercial and government missions.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with CAD modeling and drawing creation.
- Can you walk me through your experience performing FEA analysis and how you used it to inform a design decision?